APW
Apia
Samoa
7,229 km
4,492 miles
CKW
Christmas Creek mine
Australia
Distance
7,229 km
4,492 mi / 3,904 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Pacific/Apia
Heading
251°
west southwest

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APW CKW
Airport Name Faleolo International Airport Graeme Rowley Aerodrome
IATA Code APW CKW
ICAO Code NSFA YCHK
City Apia Christmas Creek mine
Country Samoa Australia
Timezone Pacific/Apia Australia/Perth
Elevation 58 ft 0 ft
Coordinates -13.830000, -172.010000 -22.360000, 119.650000

Apia (APW) to Christmas Creek mine (CKW) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Faleolo International Airport (APW) in Apia, Samoa to Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) in Christmas Creek mine, Australia is 7,229 kilometers (4,492 miles / 3,904 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying west southwest at a heading of 251°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Samoa with Australia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:23 in Apia, it's 03:23 in Christmas Creek mine. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Christmas Creek mine (CKW) to Apia (APW) follows a heading of 95° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Faleolo International Airport (APW) and Graeme Rowley Aerodrome (CKW) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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